# Civic and commemorative events in Perugia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/civic-and-commemorative-events-in-perugia
> Updated: 2026-10-09T13:40:05.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3.

In September 2026, Perugia held commemorative ceremonies at Porta Sant’Antonio and Porta Santa Margherita to mark the city’s historical liberation from papal rule and its subsequent annexation to Italy. The events honored the roles of the Bersaglieri and Granatieri in the unification process.

By October 2026, the city transitioned to hosting the National Assembly of Cities for Peace, also referred to as the National Assembly of Cities for Fraternity. Marking the 40th anniversary of the National Coordination of Local Authorities for Peace and Human Rights—which was established in Perugia in 1986—the assembly convened on October 9 and 10, 2026.

The event brought together mayors, local administrators, and representatives from various Italian municipalities, such as Carpi, alongside academic and peace-focused organizations. A central plenary session, titled ‘Building a disarmed and disarming city’, focused on establishing a new political agenda for municipalities to counter the global arms race and rising geopolitical tensions. 

Participants aimed to develop initiatives to stop wars and design the next PerugiAssisi March. The assembly emphasized that peace is a process beginning within local communities through social inclusion, solidarity, and the protection of human rights, rather than being solely a matter of international diplomacy between states.

## Claims

- The Assembly marks the 40th anniversary of the National Coordination of local authorities for peace and human rights. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Assembly is taking place in Perugia on October 9 and 10. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The plenary session is titled ‘Building a disarmed and disarming city’. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The event aims to define initiatives to stop wars and counter the arms race. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Perugia hosts National Assembly of Cities for Fraternity

The Municipality of Carpi is attending the National Assembly of Cities for Fraternity in Perugia to discuss peace initiatives and counter the arms race.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-hosts-national-assembly-of-cities-for-fraternity

### 2026-10-07: Perugia to host National Assembly of Cities for Peace

Cities from across Italy will gather in Perugia on October 9-10, 2026, for the National Assembly of Cities for Peace, marking the 40th anniversary of the National Coordination of Local Authorities for Peace.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-to-host-national-assembly-of-cities-for-peace

### 2026-09-13: Perugia holds ceremonies marking Italian Unification

Perugia held commemorative ceremonies at Porta Sant’Antonio and Porta Santa Margherita to honor the city's historical liberation and its role in the unification of Italy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-holds-ceremonies-marking-italian-unification

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